Liverpool's Late Show! Chiesa & Salah Seal Thrilling Win vs Bournemouth!

Anfield witnessed a Premier League classic as Liverpool secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth in their opening match of the 2025/26 season. Late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah ensured the Reds started their campaign with a bang, but the match was far from straightforward.

Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota

The atmosphere at Anfield was charged with emotion as fans paid a powerful tribute to the late Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who tragically passed away. The Kop displayed a moving banner, and renditions of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' echoed around the stadium, creating a poignant backdrop to the match.

Match Highlights: A Rollercoaster Ride

Liverpool started brightly, with Salah testing Bournemouth's goalkeeper early on. However, Bournemouth also posed a threat, with Semenyo missing a good opportunity. The game was briefly paused due to reports of discriminatory abuse directed towards Semenyo.

Hugo Ekitike, making his Premier League debut, impressed with a goal and an assist. He opened the scoring in the 37th minute and then set up Cody Gakpo shortly after halftime to double Liverpool's lead. However, Antoine Semenyo single-handedly brought Bournemouth back into the game with two well-taken goals, leveling the score at 2-2.

Late Drama at Anfield

Just when it seemed Bournemouth might snatch a point, substitute Federico Chiesa volleyed home in the 88th minute to restore Liverpool's lead. Salah then sealed the victory with a breakaway goal in stoppage time, sending the Anfield crowd into raptures.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot described the match as 'great' and praised the fans' tribute to Diogo Jota. The victory puts Liverpool top of the early Premier League standings.